Lake Como neighbors are drawing a line in the sand over teardowns, worried that a wave of demolitions and bigger, boxier infill homes is quietly reshaping their streets. On Thursday, the city’s historic preservation staff rolled out draft design guidelines at the Como Community Center and opened the door for written public comments through Feb. 28.
What The Draft Would Do
The proposed guidelines spell out standards for new construction, exterior renovations, trees, yards and fences, giving city staff a formal tool to slow demolitions and insist on compatible infill. As outlined by the City of Fort Worth, the rules are designed to nudge replacement buildings toward Lake Como’s established scale, traditional materials and familiar window and fence…..